Lake Haven Nursing and Rehab Center
1351 San Christopher Dr, Dunedin, FL 34698 · (727) 736-1421
For profit - Corporation · 104 certified beds
Lake Haven Nursing and Rehab Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in October 2024, found 12 citations (the Florida average is 7.1). It was fined 5 times in the last three years, $281,689 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on October 2, 2024 found 12 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.October 2, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.October 2, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.October 2, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.October 2, 2024 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.October 2, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.October 2, 2024 · F0559 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.October 2, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.October 2, 2024 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.October 2, 2024 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.October 2, 2024 · F0806 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.October 2, 2024 · F0849 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.October 2, 2024 · F0867 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 22 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.June 30, 2026 · F0557 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.June 30, 2026 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.June 30, 2026 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.June 11, 2026 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.June 11, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.June 11, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 11, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 11, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.October 13, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 12, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.June 12, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.February 27, 2025 · F0808 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.January 16, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.January 16, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.March 29, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.February 22, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.February 22, 2024 · F0607 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.February 22, 2024 · F0660 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 22, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.February 22, 2024 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.February 22, 2024 · F0835 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.February 22, 2024 · F0867 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $12,542October 2, 2024
- Fine of $59,462October 2, 2024
- Fine of $8,624February 22, 2024
- Fine of $8,624February 22, 2024
- Fine of $192,437February 22, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 91 daysStarting December 11, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.56 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.53 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.79 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.25 | 2.31 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 62.4% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 104 |
| Average residents per day | 86.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Lake Haven Nursing and Rehab Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.